Coffee Enemas: The how’s, why’s and what’s of this natural liver detox

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I swore I’d never do it.

There are places things go, and places things don’t go. Stick a tube up my butt and then release coffee into it? Um, no thanks. This would fall distinctly in the “places things don’t go” category.

And yet: never say never.

Enemas have been used for hundreds of years for their detoxifying and colon stimulating benefits. They’re a core component of many health protocols and there’s not much controversial about them. But coffee enemas? That’s a whole other ballgame.

As the story goes, a German nurse in WWI with scarce supplies and hundreds of soldiers in pain, intending to give her patient a water enema, accidentally filled the enema bags with coffee and didn’t realize her mistake until after the coffee was already in the patient. (I can’t even imagine what went through her mind in that moment.) Not only did the patient survive to tell the tale, but he noted a significant reduction in pain. Things that make you go hmmm…

Since then the coffee enema been adopted by many holistic health practitioners, perhaps most famously by the natural cancer treatment, The Gerson Therapy, Dr. Lawrence Wilson in his Nutritional Balancing programs, and Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride in the GAPS Protocol. In fact, up to 1984 coffee enemas were listed in the Merck Manual – the handbook used by physicians all over the world. But coffee enemas have also been the subject of a lot of debate – a quick Google search will yield as many who claim they’ll hurt you as heal you.

For years I’ve been hearing about coffee enemas, but the scary stories scared me. I have a history of digestive issues and the idea of anything possibly exacerbating that situation was more than I could handle. And let’s face it: the idea of sticking coffee up my rear wasn’t all that appealing. It’s pretty easy to write it off as crazy.

And then client after client experienced great results with them (not on my recommendation); colleague after colleague shared their success stories both personally and with their clients. At a certain point, I had to try one.

I couldn’t believe the results.

First of all the energy! I felt incredible. It wasn’t that typical coffee buzz, this was different: invigorating, refreshing, a clean energy.

The next thing I noticed was how clear headed I was. It was like the wind swept through and whisked away the mental debris. Kind of like the feeling you get after a week on a good detox – except that this was after a process that took me all of 45 minutes!

I was concerned that it was going to back me up. I’ve had colonics before and while I loved the feeling immediately afterwards, I was so cleaned out that I wouldn’t have another bowel movement for days, which felt wrong. With coffee enemas I never had this experience. I’d have some great bonus clean out with the enema, and the next day go right back to my normal schedule. Perfect! Nothing disruptive here.

I also felt so much lighter afterwards, and actually weighed myself before and after to see if I was, indeed, losing weight. Turns out I lost between 1.5 and 2 pounds with every enema I did. I know some of that was liquid, but there was a significant amount of old debris that came out as well. I certainly wasn’t doing it for this reason, but it was a pleasant side effect.

The biggest downside I found with the coffee enemas was that it was a bit of a logistical feat to make it happen – with a busy business and family life, setting aside the 45 minutes mid-morning to do this (my busiest time of day) is a challenge. I settled into it as a Sunday morning routine, but would happily do it more if I had the time. (I don’t do it in the evenings, which would be the obvious time, because I find I get so much energy I can’t sleep).

So what on earth is going on with a coffee enema? Why do people love them so much and how do they work?

A coffee enema stimulates the liver to release toxins, freeing it up to do more inner housekeeping.

First let’s make sure we understand some basics of detoxification. One of the most critical detox pathways is the liver-gallbladder-intestines. In a very over-simplified explanation, it goes like this:

The liver processes or neutralizes toxins in your body, basically converting them to a form that your body can excrete without causing any collateral damage.

The liver creates bile, which essentially escorts those neutralized toxins from your body. Bile is also a key emulsifier of fat, making it essential to proper fat digestion.

The bile gets stored in the gallbladder until you eat a meal that contains fat, at which point the gallbladder contracts, and a little flush of bile flows into the top of the small intestine (the duodenum) where it emulsifies the fat and escorts the toxins out of your body via the intestines.

The liver-gallbladder-intestinal pathway is one of the most critical detoxification pathways in the body, and is often compromised at every stage.

With the enormous burden on our livers (we’ve never before subjected the human body to such an endless onslaught of toxins), they easily get overburdened. With the prevalence of poor-quality oils in our food, the bile is often sludgy and thick, leading to gallbladder issues, poor fat digestion and compromised detoxification. And with the high incidence of digestive dysfunction, many people aren’t eliminating their waste the way they should. (If you have less than one bowel movement per day or if they are hard and dry, I’m talking to you).

The coffee enema works by stimulating all three of these organs

The Liver – the caffeine in the coffee stimulates the liver to produce more bile (which contains those toxins ready for elimination). It is also believed that the palmitic acid in the coffee activates the enzyme glutathione-S-transferase, one of the most powerful body detoxifiers, and the amino acid glutathione, which binds to toxins so they can leave the body safely. Plain-speak translation: it turns up the volume on the liver’s detoxification processes and makes it easier for the liver to do this work.

The Gallbladder – the enema also stimulates the gallbladder to release a squirt of bile into the intestines, which stimulates peristalsis and the urge to “evacuate”. Furthermore, the coffee activates enzymes thought to prevent the resorption of this bile (and the toxins it is escorting). This means it makes sure that the bile actually exits the body. This is important because the body, in its desire to conserve resources, re-absorbs and re-circulates bile up to 10 times. This was no big deal in a world much less toxic than ours, but it contributes to our overall toxic load in the highly toxic world we live in today.

The Intestines – the coffee itself only goes into the colon, and mostly that last portion of the colon – the sigmoid colon. The astringent qualities of the coffee slough off the top layer of the mucous membrane in the colon, which is loaded with toxins and usually ready to be shed. The presence of the water itself stimulates peristalsis in the colon (peristalsis is the series muscular contractions in the walls of the intestines that move nutrients and debris through your digestive tract). The colon gets a nice flush and old debris is removed.

You might be thinking to yourself “Okay, this is all well and good, Margaret, but you put the coffee up your arse. Other than the intestinal flush, none of the rest of this makes sense. How does the coffee get from your colon to your liver?”

Great question.

There is a system of veins connecting your colon and your liver called enterohepatic circulation. These portal veins carry nutrients from your intestines to the liver for further processing before they get circulated in the blood and distributed throughout the body. When coffee enters the colon, the caffeine is absorbed into this system and goes directly to the liver, where it stimulates the detoxification processes I explained below.

But why not just drink the coffee?

Another great question.

Coffee is actually an herb with healing properties. When you drink it, the coffee goes through the body’s digestive processes and gets broken down by stomach acids and enzymes, destroying much of its healing properties. When you insert coffee into the colon, it gets absorbed and shuttled to the liver in its purest form without being denatured by your digestion and thus you receive its full benefit.

A google search of “coffee enema” will yield lots of articles telling you how dangerous they are, but most of the fears are easily dispelled with a little common sense.

Let’s look at the common ones:

Fear 1: Wipe out gut flora. There is no evidence that coffee enemas negatively alter gut flora. In fact, when the colon is cleaned out of excess debris, it allows the beneficial bacteria to thrive.

Fear 2: Bacterial infectionfrom a dirty enema kit. This is one of those “common sense” items I mentioned. Clean your enema kit properly – and I give you instructions on how to do that below – and you’ll be fine.

Fear 3: Burns from hot coffee. So… this one seems obvious to me but: let the coffee cool to room temperature before inserting it. It’s likewise a good idea to let cold coffee come to room temperature before inserting it so that you don’t shock your colon.

Fear 4: Disrupt electrolyte balance. The coffee does have diuretic properties so it’s important to rehydrate, and to rehydrate properly with water that contains electrolytes. The easiest way to do this is to add a pinch of unrefined sea salt to your drinking water. Done.

Fear 5: Dependence. This was a real fear of mine because I’ve found that with colonics I get stopped up after a few days. The opposite was true with coffee enemas – I found they got everything moving nicely and kept it that way over time. I’ve heard similar reports from clients and other practitioners.

Fear 6: Rectal perforation. This is another common sense one: use lots and lots of lube, go slowly, and ONLY use the nozzle that comes with the enema kit. Do not substitute that nozzle with any DIY versions.

There are some very real cautions and coffee enemas are contraindicated in certain situations.

If you are a struggling with a serious health condition, it is always a good idea to consult with your practitioner before starting any new self-care or detox regime.

If you have a very high toxic burden, particularly high heavy metal toxicity, then I would start with water enemas rather than coffee enemas as a gentler introduction. Stimulating detoxification too quickly in these situations can be dangerous.

If you suffer from bowel disease, an inflamed colon, colon cancer, or other serious bowel issue, consult your practitioner.

If you’re pregnant, coffee enemas are contraindicated. It’s safe to use a water enema with a little sea salt or probiotic added to it.

If you are allergic or sensitive to coffee or caffeine, I would recommend not doing a coffee enema. Again, stick with water with a little sea salt or some probiotic added to it.

Young children: if you wouldn’t feel comfortable giving your child a cup of coffee to drink, they’re too young for a coffee enema. Again, stick with water or the water/probiotic combo in these cases.

Okay let’s do this. Here’s what you’ll need:

An Enema bucket (like this one). You don’t want to use a plastic enema bag because the acidity of the coffee will cause chemicals to leach out of the bag and into the coffee, and then into your colon. The whole point of this is to cleanse, so it’s worth the slightly higher investment to get a quality enema kit.

A glass or ceramic pot for boiling the coffee. This, again, is to prevent heavy metals from leaching out of the pot and into the coffee as it’s cooking.

Bath tub and lots of towels. The bath tub isn’t necessary, but that’s where I like to do it.

Organic coffee beans. There is special enema coffee that is very lightly roasted, but there is also debate between practitioners about whether light or dark roast coffee is best. Quite honestly it feels like splitting hairs to me and a good organic dark roast is much easier to find, so that’s what I use. The cleanest coffee on the market is Bulletproof. Very important: this is not somewhere to skimp on buying organic. Coffee crops are one of the highest pesticide-use crops, and if you’re not at least using organic coffee then you’re just loading yourself up with more chemicals.

Coffee grinder. It’s best to grind the coffee fresh each time to maintain as much of its herbal healing properties as possible. Also, I store my coffee in the fridge or freezer.

Bonus: Liver Support essential oil. Because I do mine in the bath and because I like to support my body on all levels when I do a protocol like this, I add a few drops of this essential oil to the bath water to encourage my body to release toxins at all levels.

Bonus: Epsom salts. This makes the bath that much more relaxing and stimulates a gentle detoxification through the skin. Obviously you’d skip this if you’re not doing it in the bath.

A good book or something fun to watch on your phone / tablet.

Holy Mother of All Things Healthy am I REALLY going to do this?!?

You’ve got all the gear and you’re ready to go. If you’re feeling a bit nervous or freaked out, that’s totally normal. I was, and most people I talk to feel really weirded out about this the first time they do it.

Before we dive into the step-by-step process, here are some considerations worth noting:

Take your usual bowel movement first. This allows for deeper cleaning. And if you’ve got a poop ready to go, your coffee isn’t going to get that far. That said, I’ve had clients who in times of extreme constipation have used this technique to get things moving – so don’t fret if you can’t go beforehand for this reason. If that’s the case, you might want to start off with a basic water enema to do an initial flush and get the most bang for your buck with the coffee enema.

Do your enema in the first half of the day. The process of the enema is deeply relaxing, but the result is amazingly energizing. I would recommend NOT doing this later in the day and definitely not before bed. The one time I did it in the evening I was up almost all night. I felt fabulous, but it didn’t make for a good night’s sleep.

Stay well hydrated. Caffeine is a diuretic no matter which end it entered your body. Make sure to drink lots of water with a pinch of sea salt for added electrolytes.

Okay… let’s do this! Here is the process:

1) Prepare the coffee

Bring 1 quart filtered water (not just tap water) to a low boil with 1-3 Tablespoons organic dark coffee, fresh ground. I suggest you start slow and increase the amount of coffee you use over time as your body gets used to the process. Let the coffee come to a low boil for 12 minutes, then set out to cool. I usually pour it through a sieve and into a quart glass measuring cup at this point, and let it cool there. Make sure you can stick a finger in it comfortably – it might be a little warmer than room temperature, but NOT hot.

2) Prepare your enema kit

Rinse everything through with warm water. I like to flush a little hydrogen peroxide through as well if it’s been a while. Make sure to rinse well. Do this for all components: the bucket, the tube, the nozzle. You want it all to be clean, inside and out.

3) Draw a nice warm bath

This is kind of a bonus but I really like to do my coffee enemas in the bath. It’s warm and cozy, I relax more easily, and I’m not as paranoid about coffee spills. For the ultimate relaxation and release, I like to add some Epsom salts and a few drops of Release essential oil. If you don’t want to do it in the bath, I still highly recommend doing it in the bathroom. You can make a little bed of towels on the bathroom floor – just make sure it’s comfy. You’ll be here a while.

4) Prepare the enema

Pour half (2 cups) of the coffee into your enema bucket. Attach the hose firmly and attach the little nozzle to the end of the hose. There will be a little clamp somewhere on the hose to close off the flow. Make sure it’s sealed tight.

Put your enema bucket somewhere near or in your bath. I hang mine over the little stand that holds the hand shower. The key is that it’s close enough for the nozzle to reach you comfortably without stretching the hose, and that the bucket itself is positioned higher than you (so you get the benefit of gravity when it’s time for the coffee to make it’s grand entrance). Note: The higher the bucket is, the faster the flow of coffee when you release the valve. You might want it closer to you when you first start out so you can have the coffee enter nice and slowly.

Release any air bubbles by slowly releasing the clamp on the tube – just until a little coffee dribbles out the end. We don’t want to put air up there!

Have some coconut oil within reach of the bath, and keep some towels nearby. Once you’ve got the enema in, you’re not going anywhere for a bit, so it’s nice to have that towel close by to dry your hands so you can use your phone, read your book, or do whatever you need to do without getting everything wet.

I like to get all of this set up, have my phone or an iPad close by cued up with my favorite mindless TV show (reruns of SVU, since you asked) and then get undressed and in the bath.

5) Ready, set, go!

Okay, now’s the moment of truth. You’re naked in the bath. Your coffee enema is ready to go. Take a few deep breaths. I know it’s highly counter intuitive to stick something up your rear, but this is exactly what it’s time to do.

First thing is to lube yourself up well – I smear a bunch of coconut oil all over my anus as well as the nozzle of the enema. Slowly insert the tip until it’s about 1-2 inches in. You want it deep enough that the coffee is released well inside you (no squirting out), but not so deep that it’s uncomfortable. You can do this on your knees, bent over; you can do this lying on your back; or you can do this lying on your left side, and then rolling over to the right side once all the coffee is in. Do whatever feels the easiest for you. I wouldn’t say it feels awesome, but it’s not as uncomfortable as it sounds. Mostly it’s just weird to be sticking something up there.

Take another deep breath.

Once you’ve assumed the desired position and have the nozzle inside, release the clamp on the tube to allow the coffee to come through. You can start/stop/start/stop the flow if you want to go really slowly –and I’d recommend this approach if it’s your first time having any sort of enema or colonic. It’s important to give your body a moment to get used to having the liquid inserted this way. The slower you go, the easier it will be to hold it. After you’ve done it a few times, you can let the whole thing go in at once.

Take another deep breath. Once all the coffee is inside you, make note of the time. Lie on your back or your right side and get as comfy as you can since you’re going to be here for the next 15 minutes. Take some more deep breaths. You might feel the urge to “evacuate”, but see if you can’t relax into it and hold things a little longer. I always find at first my body’s instinct is to release, but once I have taken a few deep belly breaths and relaxed, I actually hardly notice it. If the urge truly becomes unbearable, then by all means go to the toilet and release. You’ll be able to keep it in longer the more you do it.

Note: I like to leave the nozzle in the whole time because it feels like it gives me a “plug” effect. I know many people who like to remove it, but I find if I do, I simply can’t resist the urge to go and the enema is basically a bust. I’d try it both ways and see what works best for you.

Now… it’s time to relax. Here’s the great bonus of coffee enemas: a little “you” time. Watch some mindless TV, read fiction, or just chill out. I like to have a distraction and it’s one of the only times I let myself space out to TV.

6) Release the enema

At the 15 minute mark, carefully remove the nozzle from your rectum (a little coffee may spill out here – hence it’s nice to be in the bath so that it’s not messy). Get out of the bath, do a quick towel off if you like, and go to the toilet, where you can finally release. And what a release it is!!! I just love this part. Let it ALLLLLL GOOOOOOOOO….

Don’t rush this process. You might feel done, but stay another few minutes just in case. Sometimes it comes in waves. Ahhhh the delicious release of it all!

7) Rinse and repeat

Congratulations, you’ve done the first round! Now it’s time for the second half of the coffee. Basically you want to repeat steps 4 through 6 a second time.

Why do this twice? Well, the first time is almost like a primer. It gets that surface stuff out. The second time goes a little deeper. Some people will say they can actually hear their gallbladder squirt (it sounds just like a little digestive gurgle that comes from the right side under your rib cage), but only on this second round.

8) Tidy up – don’t skip this step!

Once you’ve gone through the process twice, you’ll want to drain the bath and rinse out the enema bucket, hose, and nozzle. I like to rinse all three out several times with warm water, and then do a rinse with a little hydrogen peroxide, and then a few more warm water rinses. Then I hang it back up to dry in three separate parts.

Now, you’re basically done but I’d highly recommend staying close to home for the next hour just in case. You never know if you’re going to have the urge for more release, and I promise you’ll be happy you stayed home if you did.

That’s it! You’re done!

If you’re feeling intrigued and want to do some more reading on the topic, here are some articles that explain things in greater depth:

If you’ve tried a coffee enema before, I’d love to hear your experience in the comments below. If you’re still skeptical, are you feeling a little closer to checking it out?

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41 Comments

This is by far the best, most comprehensive explanation for how to do a coffee enema that I have ever seen. I love the way you addressed all concerns.

I’ve been doing it for years and I find it really relaxing. It’s like giving myself a spa treatment. I use the time to really relax. I feel so good afterwards. It lifts my moods and gives me great energy.

I do it in the tub too. I figured that out after a messy spill on a towel.

If people live in California, and don’t want to fill a tub with water, it might still a good idea to do the enema in a dry bath, incase the coffee spills out of the tube. I

Wow! I’m impressed! After many, many struggles with coffee enemas I would NEVER think of doing one in the bathtub. I have to say, you must have far better control than I do!

In 2010 I was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer. I’d been reading about cancer alternatives for years, since there was a lot of cancer in one side of my family, and had no intention of submitting to chemo, radiation or, hopefully, not surgery. I was familiar with the Gerson therapy from reading Cancer Winner by Jacquie Davison, who had cured herself of stage 4 melanoma.

So I went to a clinic in Redlands, CA where I spent 10 days learning how to do the therapy. Right from the start I struggled with the enemas. We were supposed to work our way up to taking a quart of coffee and holding it 20 minutes. Five times a day. Even with others doing all the preparation, I could NEVER manage five coffee enemas. The most I managed was four. A quart? I was doing well to insert eight ounces. And HOLD it? I was thrilled, once, to hold it 14 minutes. Mostly I was on my knees cleaning up the bathroom floor after one to two minutes!

I read another book by another woman who cured melanoma with the Gerson therapy. She managed to read War and Peace while doing her enemas. Wow! Her story was truly amazing to me after my difficulties.

My hat is off to you, Margaret! I wish I could have made it work. But it’s OK. Five plus years later I’m still alive and thriving.

This article is great…on par with Dave Barry’s colonoscopy on 😉 Read it for a huge laugh and great info.
I’ve always been intrigued by colonics…never done one due to above mentioned reasonings. This goes a long way in reconsideration.
Looking forward to my 10 week plan and requested your book from our library…imagine, it was actually IN!
Thanks for the giggles
Barb

Hi,
Very good, comprehensive breakdown. I’m curious why many people recommend boiling the coffee for 12 or so minutes. Can you not just use a French press as if you were to drink it, but just dilute it with some cool filtered water? Seems like it would make more sense but I’m a bit hesitant as everyone recommends boiling?

After reading this I searched several places for the most affordable kits that did not include plastic or latex and found it interesting that on the Gerson site the coffee enema kit they sell comes with a plastic bucket and latex catheter. Just curious about your thoughts on that?

I might be particular, but I do feel like the plastic would leach more readily than a stainless steel bucket. Honestly, though, it probably doesn’t make a huge difference. The coffee is in it for such a short amount of time.

I’ve been using coffee enemas for 2 months now. Within my first week of starting to use them, my adult cystic acne disappeared after years of trying everything under the sun! I have some eczema patches on my arms and now they’re finally starting to clear up as well. The coffee enemas have helped me with headaches, menstrual cramps and getting over a fever. I love using them, I’m still in disbelief that any method could work this well!

I believe what Alex said about the coffee enemas.
If you do them correctly and not rush doing them, you will get good results.

I have been doing coffee enemas since 1990 for sciatica and herniated discs. Traditional medicine wants to fill us up medicines and not look at natural ways like coffee or herbal tea enemas. I believe that illnesses begin in the gut. If you stay away from gluten, sugar and processed foods we should be healthy.

I start my day with a 4 quart filtered water enema with 1 teaspoon of sea salt per quart. I then do my organic coffee enemas with 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee in 1 quart of filtered water for pain relief and liver detox. I use a french press coffee maker (no filters to filter out the therapeutic compounds found in coffee).

What I do for myself works for me. I am also putting together a portable herbal enema spice rack kit as my medicine cabinet that is located next to my trauma kit (you never know when emergencies pop up).

If you have any herbal remedies to share with me or want to ask me any questions please let me know by email.

1) For coffee enemas: I use 1 or 2 tablespoons of organic coffee in 8 ounces of filtered water. To brew the coffee I use a french press (no paper filters to filter out any of the antioxidents or good compounds found in coffee). I use an 8 ounce bulb syringe to instill the coffee. I will wait 20 to 30 minutes to use the toilet or just let it fully absorb in the body.

2) For larger enemas (I can retain a 4 quart enema with 1 teaspoon of sea salt per quart of water for a minimum of 30 minutes): I use a roller clamp and a douche nozzle. The roller clamp adjust the flow rate and the douche nozzle reduces the pressure of the water flowing. Both of them together causes less cramping allowing you retain the enema. CAUTION : LADIES DO NOT USE THE DOUCHE NOZZLE FOR VAGINAL USE AFTER USING IT FOR AN ENEMA EVEN IF YOU CLEAN IT. YOU CAN STILL GET AN INFECTION.

Hi Margaret, thank you for posting this article! I was just diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, Paget’s disease of the nipple. I have a colonic board and have been using that now since I had it stored for like 15 years without using it. I’m still confused about the difference between colonics and coffee enemas. Can you explain the differences and benefits? I want to be this naturally. Any suggestions or testimonies of people that have beat cancer naturally would be appreciated.

Hi Karen – my expertise isn’t with cancer, but I can certainly explain the difference between enemas and colonics. The biggest difference is in the volume of fluid and how far up into the colon it goes. A colonic uses much more water and it tends to go all the way to the ascending part of the colon (that’s the first third of the colon, and furthest away from the anus). An enema, on the other hand, is usually far less water (2-4 cups typically) and doesn’t go up as far. Colonics need to be done by a professional – the process is also sometimes called “colon hydrotherapy”. Enemas can be safely done at home.

I have to say I didn’t want my fiance knowing I was doing one so I did it while he was at work… He probably would think I was crazy. But I have ibs and some reason after I tried this I haven’t had so many problems I used to from ibs.

My conversation with my partner went like this
“Hey is your coffee organic?”
He says “why you don’t even drink coffee”
Me “I went to put it up my bum”
Him “you’re not putting my expensive coffee up your bum weirdo” gets up and leaves. I’m assuming to hide his coffee. Next thing I know he places the package in my hand to read 💕 Love the unconditional support even if it makes me a weirdo 🙂

Until I read your page, I received my enemas on the bathroom floor. ughh
I hated getting a enema on the floor. I hated being on the floor so much that I would not get an enema when I felt I needed one.

After reading your idea of filling the tub up with warm water for the enema, I immediately tried it. OMG love it. Your idea has made getting a enema so relaxing.

To make the tub comfortable, I put a towel in the tub to lay on in the filled tub. The warm bath water feels so relaxing when getting the enema.

Since I have toddlers, I have to find the time for my enemas.
Is there any harm in getting the CE late at night after they are in bed?

For my CE I use the 2 quart red rubber enema bag. I cannot afford the SS bucket set. Many say not to use the rubber bag for enemas.

Is using the rubber bag, or the small rubber bulb syringe for the children, that dangerous? I am concerned about leeching of toxins from the bag and the bulb syringe.

At what age can a coffee enema be given? I read not to give a coffee enema to a child.
The next time I am visiting the doctor I will ask.

I wouldn’t give a coffee enema to a child – once they’re in their late teens, you could, but if a child is having trouble eliminating then a good old fashioned plain water enema with some probiotics in it can be great.

The only risk with doing a coffee enema late at night is that it stimulates you and you can’t sleep. It affects everyone differently so you’ll only know when you try. I know I am WIDE awake afterwards, so it’s not something i can do (although I hear you not finding time with littles running about!!!)

Great article! What do you suggest for vitamins; I’ve read enzymes, liver pills. Additionally, does the enema works as a liver,colon detox? Or would one want to do that as well? There is so much information on detox, I found the coffee enema to be less intimidating.

Additionally, how many tones would one need to do the enemas, if just starting?

What is your opinion of doing a coffee enima while breastfeeding? I read another article you said it was safe but didnt mention it here.
My kidneys have been hurting and I feel like my whole system needs a reboot but I dont want toxins to enter breastmilk. Thanks!

I can’t provide medical advice here and my tendency is to be extra cautious with these things when breastfeeding. I will say that I did some coffee enemas while nursing, but only occasionally and only after I had been doing all the steps I outlined in my Detox While Breastfeeding article.

Daily enemas might be a bit much – I’d recommend sticking with 1-2 a week. You don’t want to overdo it. You feel great afterwards because it’s a nice flush of toxins! Your body is getting rid of some old garbage, and that always feels good 🙂 And in terms of addiction… feeling great is pretty addictive, so yeah, it’s a thing 😉

It really depends on your overall GI function and health. For most people, they’ll be right on track the next day. But if you tend to a slower transit time, constipation generally, if you’re not hydrated, if you’re not eating sufficient fats or fiber (and many other reasons)… these are all reasons that it could take an extra day to get back to normal. It’s a very bio-individual thing.

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